EPL Trophy in Kenya: What Fans Must Know Before Taking Photos or Touching the Coveted Silverware

The official English Premier League trophy arrived in Kenya on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, ahead of scheduled appearances in Kisumu on October 16 and Nairobi on October 17.

Its visit gives Kenyan football fans an opportunity to see the famous silverware, but taking selfies or touching it may depend on the rules set for each event.

According to guidance cited in the original report, personal phones and cameras are prohibited for trophy photographs during certain official tours, where professional photographers take pictures at designated spots. However, those restrictions should not automatically be assumed to apply to every Kenyan event.

The touching policy may also vary by venue, so visitors should wait for instructions from event staff instead of assuming they can handle the trophy.

The Premier League has two identical official trophies, according to the report. One is used by the reigning champions, while the other is available for promotional tours and fan events. This helps explain why the silverware displayed at a public event may not be the exact trophy lifted during the title celebrations.

The earlier Nairobi gathering took place at the Kenya National Archives along Moi Avenue in the CBD on May 27, 2026. Thousands of Arsenal supporters gathered there to celebrate the club’s title triumph, although reports did not establish that the trophy on display was the same one lifted by the players.

For the October tour, Guinness announced fan activities and live match screenings at Dondez and Berlin Lounge in Kisumu, followed by events at 1824 and Kettle House in Nairobi.

Fans planning to attend should confirm entry arrangements and photography rules with the organisers.

The key point is that seeing the trophy does not automatically guarantee permission to touch it or take personal photographs.

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